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White-Painted Stick Bollards

During construction on sections of the A5 south of Nyakosoba, temporary roadside bollards consisting of sticks painted mostly white are frequently used.

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Dark Soil Dirt Road

A particular road in Lesotho is recognizable as a wide dirt road with very dark brown soil, even along sections that lack bollards.

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White-Painted Stick Bollards

On sections of the A5 south of Nyakosoba undergoing construction, temporary roadside bollards consisting of sticks painted mostly white are frequently seen.

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Bollard

Dark Brown Dirt Road

This road is characterized as a wide dirt road with very dark brown soil, which remains recognizable even on sections lacking bollards.

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Lesotho License Plates

Lesotho utilizes long white license plates with blue text. The Mokorotlo symbol may be visible on the left side of the plate if it is partially unblurred.

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Lesotho License Plates

Lesotho uses long white license plates with blue text. The Mokorotlo symbol may be visible on the left side of the plate if it is partially unblurred.

Plate

Street Suffixes in Lesotho

Lesotho uses 'Road' or its abbreviation 'Rd' as a street suffix.

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Lesotho Street Suffixes

In Lesotho, the street suffix for an avenue is written as 'Avenue'.

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Lesotho Street Suffix

In Lesotho, the street suffix for Avenue is written as Avenue.

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Lesotho Street Suffixes

Street names in Lesotho use the suffixes Street, Str, or St.

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Lesotho Street Suffixes

Street suffixes in Lesotho include Street, Str, and St.

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Lesotho Street Suffixes

Lesotho uses 'Road' and its abbreviation 'Rd' as street suffixes.

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Road Sign

Maseru Downtown Urbanization

Maseru, the capital, is the only city with a significantly urbanized downtown area. All other towns in the country have a highly provincial feel by comparison.

Road Sign

Lesotho's Flat Region

In Lesotho's relatively flat or hilly region, tabletop-like mountains are visible in the distance, providing a clearer line of sight. This area contains the highest concentration of road coverage, settlements, and agriculture.

Road Sign

Maseru Downtown Area

Maseru, the capital, is the only city with a significantly urbanized downtown area. All other towns have a very provincial feel in comparison.

Road Sign

Flat Region Landscape

In Lesotho's "flat" region, roads run through a mostly flat or hilly landscape with distant tabletop-like mountains. This area features the most coverage, settlements, and agriculture.

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Road Marking

Road Line Colors

Roads in Lesotho feature yellow lines on the outside and white lines on the inside.

Road Marking

Road Line Colors

Roads in Lesotho feature yellow outer edge lines and white center lines.

Road Marking

Bare Tabletop Mountains

The mountains of Lesotho are bare and treeless, often featuring tabletop-like shapes and recognizable horizontal rocky ridgelines.

Terrain

Mountainous Roads and Terrain

In mountainous regions, roads are typically positioned directly on the side of the mountains. These mountains are often large, close to the road, and covered in green grass.

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Sparse Mountainous Road Coverage

Coverage in the mountainous part of Lesotho is very sparse, consisting of only six main roads and a few very small off-roads.

Terrain

Green Mountains and Weather

The country is situated in the middle of green mountains. Noticeably bad weather was present when the Google car drove there.

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Mountainous Water Reservoirs

Two large man-made water reservoirs are located in the mountainous region of Lesotho. These reservoirs can be seen from several road sections.

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Terrain Divisions

The landscape of Lesotho can be roughly divided into two regions: flat and mountainous.

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Landscape Divisions

Based on its landscape, Lesotho can be roughly divided into two regions: flat and mountainous.

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Mountainous Road Terrain

In mountainous regions, roads are usually built directly on the side of the mountain. The mountains are typically large, close to the road, and covered in green grass.

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Mountainous Terrain and Bad Weather

The country is situated in the middle of green mountains, and it experienced noticeably bad weather when the Google car drove there.

Terrain

Light-Colored Roadside Rocks

Exposed, light-colored rocks are frequently visible next to the roads.

Terrain

Mountainous Water Reservoirs

Two large man-made water reservoirs are located in the mountainous region of Lesotho. They can be seen from several road sections.

Terrain

Exposed Light-Colored Rocks

Exposed, light-colored rocks are often visible next to the road.

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Bare Tabletop Mountains

The mountains of Lesotho are bare and treeless, often featuring tabletop-like shapes and recognizable horizontal rocky ridgelines.

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Sparse Mountainous Road Coverage

Street View coverage in the mountainous part of Lesotho is very sparse, featuring only six main roads and a few very small off-roads.

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Driving Side

Lesotho Coverage and Google Car

All coverage in Lesotho is Generation 3. In almost all locations, the back of a white Google car without an antenna is visible.

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Lesotho Coverage and Google Car

All coverage in Lesotho is Generation 3. In almost all locations, the back of a white Google car without an antenna is visible.

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Traditional Basotho Blankets

Many people in Lesotho wear traditional clothing, most recognizably the Basotho blanket.

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A25 Raindrops

On a section of the A25 just east of the big reservoir, the camera is covered in raindrops in one direction.

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Maseru Suburbs

The suburbs of Maseru can still have a very rural feel.

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Road Marking Lines

Lesotho uses yellow outer lines and white inner lines.

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Raindrops on the A25

On a section of the A25 just east of the big reservoir, the camera is covered in raindrops in one direction.

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A2 Road Quality

The section of the A2 between Maseru and Mafeteng has the best road quality in Lesotho.

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Katse and Mohale Reservoirs

The larger Katse reservoir is visible from parts of the A25, while the smaller Mohale reservoir can be seen from an off-road of the A3.

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Lesotho Coverage Distribution

Street View coverage in Lesotho is sparse, with all urban coverage located in the northwest. In the southeastern half, coverage is mostly limited to yellow roads.

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Rural Roadside Livestock

As a highly rural society, Lesotho frequently features free-roaming livestock on its roads. While cows are the most common, horses, donkeys, and other farm animals are also regularly seen.

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Lesotho Grassland Composition

Grasslands in Lesotho are primarily composed of short grass.

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Agave Plants

Agave plants are commonly found throughout the countryside of Lesotho.

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Traditional Round Huts

In rural areas, traditional round huts with thatched roofs are a common sight.

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Triple Road Markings

Some roads in Lesotho feature unique triple middle lines. These markings consist of two solid lines with a dashed line in between.

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Qacha's Nek Border Town

Qacha's Nek is a recognizable town located far from most other towns. It lies on the southeastern border with South Africa.

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Maseru Suburbs

The suburbs of Maseru can have a very rural feel.

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Lesotho Coverage Distribution

Street View coverage in Lesotho is very sparse, with all urban coverage located in the northwest. In the southeastern half, coverage is mostly limited to yellow roads.

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Free-Roaming Roadside Livestock

Lesotho is a highly rural society where free-roaming livestock is frequently seen on the roads. Cows are the most common, though horses, donkeys, and other farm animals also roam freely.

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Traditional Basotho Blankets

Many people in Lesotho wear traditional clothing, most recognizably the Basotho blanket.

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Lesotho Grasslands

Grasslands in Lesotho primarily consist of short grass.

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Countryside Agave Plants

Agave plants are commonly found throughout the countryside of Lesotho.

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Traditional Rural Huts

Traditional round huts with thatched roofs are commonly seen in rural areas.

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Triple Middle Road Lines

Some roads feature unique triple middle lines, which consist of two solid lines with a dashed line in between.

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Lesotho Line Markings

Lesotho uses yellow outer lines and white inner lines.

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Qacha's Nek

The highly recognizable town of Qacha's Nek is located far from most other towns, situated on the southeastern border with South Africa.

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Left-Hand Driving

Lesotho drives on the left side of the road, as do three other Southern African countries.

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A2 Highway Road Quality

The section of the A2 highway between Maseru and Mafeteng features the best road quality in Lesotho.

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Katse and Mohale Reservoirs

The larger Katse reservoir is visible from parts of the A25. The smaller Mohale reservoir is visible from an off-road of the A3.

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Left-Side Driving

Lesotho drives on the left, as do three other Southern African countries.

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